Thanks! The cooler was definitely a challenge to install, mostly due to the way the DR_Pro 3 required using a tiny wrench. I cut myself a few times on the fins. I believe the DR_Pro 4 has a much better installation method though. I didn't want to take any chances with RAM clearance, which is why I used RAM without heatspreaders. However RAM with low-profile heatspreaders like the Corsair Vengeance would have fit. One unexpected challenge was access the GPU release tab post-installation when it came time to upgrade...I think I ended up using the blunt end of a chopstick to a reach it. Cheers!

Sorry for the late response. I really like the cooler, though it was a pain to install. Looks like a new version just came out that solved that issue however. It was definitively a tight fit with the RAM and my sticks do not have heat spreaders. Good luck with the build.

Thanks! I like the motherboard, but to be honest I haven't really pushed it with the overclocking. After fiddling with it for a while I went back to using the OC Genie to get a modest bump. If I ever switch to water cooling I might revisit overclocking though.

Thanks. The LED strip does not photograph very well. It's a Philips Hue lightstrip and the color can be changed easily. I really like the Grid+ v2 and the CAM software.1

I really like the case, though if I had known they were coming out with the define s nano I probably would have gone that route. Two additional top fans might be overkill, though my big concern was maintaining positive airflow. I replaced my ASUS PB278Q with an Acer ultrawide (xr341ck) last month, which was a big improvement. I just haven't gotten around to updating the pictures.

I haven't experimented much with the fan placement on the bottom, though airflow is amazing in this case. The PSU position is purely for aesthetics (the other side has a big sticker on it), though I should probably get over that and switch it around.

I am by no means an expert, but it looks good to me. Nothing in particular stands out as a bad component. Are you going for a particular look or color scheme, or just the best bang for your buck? The Sapphire 390 is a wonderful card.

Thanks! I think I lost the silicon lottery unfortunately. After a few days of messing around in the bios, including the voltage, and reseating the cooler 3 times, I just gave up and mimicked the OC genie settings.

Thanks. I am waiting on a new ultrawide monitor and will likely submit it to /r/Battlestations soon. The nice thing about custom made sleeving is having them the exact length you want which makes cable management much easier/cleaner. You did a great job with the stock cables and the color coordination of all of you components. I was so close to getting either a H440 or S340. I'm partial to builds on this site with those cases but settled on the fractal for air flow and its great cable management.

It was a tight fit. The anti-vibration pads are the culprit in my case. However, I uninstalled and reinstalled them a number of times and it really wasn't too difficult to get them to fit. No modifications needed. I looked at the manual again and it is supposed to support 3 120mm or 140mm fans.

Thanks. I am not currently running a KVM and have separate keyboard and mouse for each machine. I have a 1440p capable KVM that I used before my recent move and it worked without issue. I didn't install it in my current setup as my monitor is damaged and I am planning on upgrading to 4K or an ultra wide soon and those resolutions aren't supported by the KVM I have.